GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station
The Amundsen–Scott station is a United States research base at the geographic South Pole area. It occupies the moving Antarctic ice sheet far inland.
Fast Facts
- Near 90°S on the polar plateau.
- It is supplied by air from McMurdo Station.
- Station buildings and the geographic pole are distinct objects.
Connected lessons
- Amundsen–Scott South Pole StationMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- McMurdo StationRelated places
- Geographic South PoleRelated places
- MaitriRelated places